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Bishop Peter Jugis of Charlotte, North Carolina, prays during the formal opening and blessing of St. Joseph College Seminary near Mount Holly, North Carolina, Sept. 15, 2020. (CNS/Catholic News Herald/SueAnn Howell)

In came Latin, incense and burned books, out went half the parishioners

Jan 27, 2021

At St. Elizabeth of the Hill Country Parish in Boone, North Carolina, Fr. Brendan Buckler is among a number of pastors in the Charlotte Diocese who are dubbed restorationists; some parishioners do not feel welcomed by the old-fashioned liturgical tradition.

Biden attends Mass at DC church where he worshipped as VP

by Aamer Madhani, The Associated Press

Jan 25, 2021

President Joe Biden attended Mass for the first time since taking office, worshipping Jan. 24 at the church he frequented when he was vice president.

Glenda Lopez smiles as she and other altar servers wait for the start of Mass at the international border in Nogales, Arizona, Oct. 23, 2016. The pope recently changed Vatican law to allow all "lay persons," not just men, to be formally installed as lecto

Joy, frustration and humor: reactions to Vatican law change on lectors, altar servers

by Madeleine Davison

Jan 22, 2021

Catholic organizations and individuals expressed a mix of emotions after Pope Francis' Jan. 11 announcement that officially opened altar serving, lectoring and eucharistic ministries to all "lay persons," rather than just men.

Teacher Melissa Pinkney instructs students during a Spanish class at Thomas More Prep-Marian Jr./Sr. High School in Hays, Kansas, Dec. 3, 2020. The school was in a hybrid model, with half of the students in class and the other half connecting virtually.

Commentary

Catholic schools deserve President Biden's support

by Kathy Mears

Jan 22, 2021

Commentary: Biden knows the benefits of the Catholic education he received. We need him to acknowledge that Catholic schools contribute to our nation's greatness and the U.S. is a better place because of them.

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In came Latin, incense and burned books, out went half the parishioners

Biden attends Mass at DC church where he worshipped as VP

Joy, frustration and humor: reactions to Vatican law change on lectors, altar servers

Catholic schools deserve President Biden's support

Masses, prayers for uniting country help set tone for Inauguration Day

Read the homily Joe Biden heard Inauguration Day morning

Book on Brooklyn's 'giglio' feast highlights Catholic male devotion

Women Religious, Women Deacons: Addressing most-often-asked questions

Capitol Hill riots addressed in homilies at some U.S. Catholic churches

Georgia Catholics remain engaged in extended election season

Not all welcome guidelines on hymn lyrics

Event series' proposals aim to raise women's voices in San Diego Diocese

Church pandemic financial forecast: Mostly cloudy, some rays of sunshine

For Christmas, socially distanced Masses to continue as traditions move online

Vatican allows priests to celebrate four Masses on Christmas, feast days

Gunman shot by police at NYC cathedral Christmas concert

Annual report: Some US dioceses improve financial transparency, others remain secretive

Detroit 'families of parishes' plan moves ahead; Pittsburgh announces mergers

Food banks do their best to help families have a hearty Thanksgiving meal

New York state sues Buffalo diocese over priest misconduct

Manhattan church maintains focus on diversity, anti-racism efforts

Churches and schools not expected to quickly change John Paul II name

Five people receive felony charges related to statue vandalism

Brooklyn Diocese asks high court for injunction on limits on indoor worship

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